Our Scripture reading today is 1 Timothy 4:12, "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
The Apostle Paul is challenging his younger son in the faith to use his youth to be a
godly example. Timothy was to walk and talk in a way that made it clear that he was
a follower of Jesus Christ. Each one of us has this same calling today. Does our love
for others show that God's love is in us? Our example in all of these areas ought to be
worth following.
God has provided us with every tool necessary to fulfill the challenge given in this
verse of Scripture. His Spirit is more than ready to lead us in a way that pleases Him
and brings Him glory.